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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.85, 6,849.25 and 2,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.85, 6,849.25 and 2,226.34 is: 3,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.85 : 6,849.25 = 2,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.85/6,849.25 = 2,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.85x = 6,849.25 × 2,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.85x = 15,248,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,762.24/4,569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.82

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